Famous Women

Explore the life of Mata Mansa Devi, wife of Guru Amar Das, and their journey of faith and family in 16th-century India.

Discover the legacy of Mai Raj Kaur, known as Mai Malvain, who led courageously in the Sukkarchakkia family until Ranjit Singh took power.

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ANANTI, MATA, wife of Baba Gurditta and mother of Guru Har Rai, Nanak VII.

DESAN, MAI, a childless woman from a Sandhu Jatt family of Patti in Amritsar district, once approached Guru Hargobind praying for the boon of a child.

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Discover the inspiring tale of Ishar Kaur, Rani of Punjab, who embodied courage as she selflessly joined her husband, Prince Kharak Singh, in 1840.

Explore Moran's influence on Maharaja Ranjit Singh, from mesmerizing dances to coins in her honor. Discover her lasting legacy in Lahore's history.

Discover Bibi Rajani's unwavering faith and the miracle at Amritsar that transformed a leper. Dive into this inspiring 16th-century legend of devotion.

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Explore the rich history of Sikhism through the lives of key figures like Guru Arigad's daughter Anokhi Bibi and the legacy of Guru Ram Das's mother, Mata Anupdei.

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DEVNO DEVl, RANI (d. 1839), daughter of a Chib Khatri of Dev Batala, in Jammu, was married to Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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Discover the legacy of Maharani Jind Kaur, the mother of Duleep Singh, who defied odds to lead the Sikh Empire and shape Punjab's history.

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.